The specimens must be identifiable using only a stereo microscope at 40X magnification for Group 1 ( Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Odonata, Insecta, Trombidiformes and Crustacea), Group 2 (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera) and Group 5 ( Mollusca), and without need for dissection (this may make some genera unsuitable for exam purposes).

Specimens for Groups 3 and 4 should be identifiable with compound microscopes at 400X-1000X magnification.

The specimens must be of a size and maturity to be able to see all the keyable parts.

Discard any specimens you feel are of inferior condition ie. too small or immature or missing parts for standard identification given examination parameters. (Please no cotton wool in specimen vials)

Also if you could note any key issues or synonyms that you are aware of for a particular genus. Avoid genera that require dissection for identification.

Return the specimens to the TCP with a final count of examination quality specimens.